Q by Consid

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A community for everyone

Q by Consid is our initiative for a more intersectional tech industry. Together with our employees and clients, we work actively to create space for individuals with diverse identities and experiences. By recognising how factors such as gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background, religion and other life circumstances influence people’s opportunities, we aim to help shape an industry where more individuals are able to grow and contribute.

What is intersectionality? 

Intersectionality is a concept that describes how different power structures and grounds of discrimination, such as gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, class and religion, interact and shape people’s living conditions. Instead of viewing these factors separately, intersectionality shows how they overlap and reinforce one another, which can cause certain groups to end up in particularly vulnerable positions in society. A person may therefore be affected by several forms of discrimination at the same time, and this needs to be recognised in order to achieve genuine equality.

A tech industry in transformation

Digitalisation is a decisive force in societal development and continues to reshape structures, the economy and everyday life. At the same time, the IT and tech sectors face significant challenges related to gender equality and intersectionality. Today, women make up just over 30 per cent of the industry, an underrepresentation that affects not only the sector itself, but also the development of society and our future infrastructure.

Q by Consid is Northern Europe’s leading community for gender equality and inclusion within the tech sector. Through local ambassadors and coordinators, we operate in more than 40 locations across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and Poland. Our work focuses on creating spaces for inspiration and knowledge-sharing, driving public debate on issues related to inclusion and equality, and offering training aimed at shaping a tech industry where the whole person is welcomed and given room to thrive.

Through both national and local initiatives, we work to challenge and change norms and structures within the industry, and to encourage more people from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in tech. Among our initiatives are Q Balance, Q Community, Q Meet, Q Mentoria and eQualizer.

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Collaboration that makes a difference 

We collaborate with non-profit organisations, clients and communities to create real opportunities. Over the years, we have hosted everything from coding evenings and mentorship initiatives to networking events and training days.

Since its inception, Q by Consid has initiated a wide range of partnerships, activities and initiatives to promote inclusion and gender equality within the tech sector. A recent example is the collaboration with ReDI School of Digital Integration, a non-profit tech education provider offering migrants and marginalised groups free and equitable access to digital skills development. As part of the partnership, Q by Consid organises activities such as AI evenings, CV reviews and guidance on how to navigate the Swedish labour market.

In spring 2025, a Q Meet was also held in collaboration with UN Women Sweden. The evening brought together women and non-binary individuals at Consid’s Stockholm office for knowledge-sharing, networking and a keynote session. The theme of the event was economic empowerment, with a focus on encouraging action, enabling change and reducing the economic gap between genders. The panel consisted of Julia Eklöf (Recruiter, Viaplay Group), Wilma Holmqvist (influencer and entrepreneur), Felicia Schön (personal finance specialist and spokesperson at Avanza), Awa Santesson Sey (artist, influencer and co-owner), and Olivia Harlin (UX Designer at Consid and named Microsoft’s Tech Girl of the Year).

Felicia Schön, Personal Finance Specialist and Spokesperson at Avanza said:

Women who invest often outperform men, yet young women save less, and it costs them their financial freedom.

In collaboration with one of our clients in southern Sweden, Q by Consid runs the initiative “Ukrainamatte”. A pair of dedicated client representatives based in Lund use Consid’s premises to hold regular study evenings for around fifteen children who have fled the war in Ukraine and are now attending school in Lund. Several of our consultants from the local office volunteer their time to teach mathematics, and at the children’s request, they have also delivered an introductory course in programming. The initiative is an example of how local collaboration and technical expertise can make a tangible difference in children’s lives.

In Trollhättan, a Q Meet was organised together with Lindex and the local branch of the Swedish Breast Cancer Association during October, International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the need for continued research support. Attendees were also encouraged to use the app “Klämdagen”, which provides clear instructions on how women can carry out self-checks at home. The event was a great success and received a large amount of positive feedback from participants.

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